Cardiovascular Technologist I-1

musc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20K

Job summary

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) is seeking a Cardiovascular/Electrophysiology Technologist I to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease in the EP procedure arena, specializing in care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures and cardiac device implantations.

This role functions as a resource to staff, requires accredited training in invasive cardiovascular technology and RCIS/RCES/CEPS or RT(R)CI

Qualifications

• Minimum education in invasive cardiovascular technology; or equivalent education and experience.
• RCIS/RCES/CEPS or RT(R)CI certification required; or CST certification/experience.
• Telemetry and Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment with privacy and professional conduct.
• Participate in shared governance and professional development activities.
• Coordinate efficient delivery of patient care using care-management principles.
• Identify clinical priorities and act to improve patient outcomes.
• As a critical team member, assist with sterile field prep and device manipulation.

Skills

Telemetry

Communication

On-call rotation

Critical thinking

Education

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program (accredited)

Associate Degree in health sciences

Baccalaureate degree in health sciences

Tools

RCIS

RCES

CEPS

RT(R)CI

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular/Electrophysiology Technologist I assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease in the EP procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures and cardiac device implantations. This role functions as a resource to staff.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003721 COL - EP Lab (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Sign on bonus $20K with a 2-year commitment

Entity/Organization

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status

Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Under limited supervision, the Cardiovascular/Electrophysiology Technologist I assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease in the EP procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures and cardiac device implantations. This role functions as a resource to staff.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and graduate of an accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology; or Graduate of a NON-programmatically accredited program in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology which has a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training and includes a minimum of 800 clinical hours in the specialty in which the examination is being requested; or Associate Degree in health, applied science, natural science, engineering, or any primary science and one (1) year (full-time or full-time equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology; or Baccalaureate degree in health, science, natural science, engineering, or any primary science and six (6) months (full-time or full-time equivalent) in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required . Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled. Telemetry and Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal experience required .

Required License Certification and Registration

0-6 months. Graduation from an accredited Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program; or equivalent education and/or experience and RCIS, RCES, CEPS, or RT(R)CI certification required; or CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification/experience; or Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology and one year of radiologic experience. Telemetry and Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal experience preferred. Copy of academic degree or transcript required.

Job Duties

• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.
• Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles.
• Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth.
• As a critical member of the Electrophysiology Lab team, key responsibilities include preparing the sterile field, scrubbing in to assist the physician, operating advanced monitoring and recording systems, and maintaining procedural documentation.

EP lab specific Responsibilities and Duties

Procedural - 34%

• Aseptic Technique: Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique throughout the setup and duration of the procedure, ensuring patient safety and infection control.
• Instrumentation and Supply Preparation: Prepare and manage a complete sterile field, including all necessary catheters, wires, sheaths, mapping systems, ablations tools (RF, PFA and cryo), implants (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT), and emergency equipment.
• Direct Physician Assistance (Scrubbing): Scrub in and assist the physician at the sterile field with catheter manipulation, device preparation, troubleshooting equipment, and passing instruments/supplies efficiently.
• Anticipate physician needs based on procedure type and real-time hemodynamic/electrical data.
• Procedure Types: Routinely assist in procedures such as: Cardiac Ablations (e.g., Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, SVT, Ventricular Tachycardia).
• Permanent Pacemaker,